Systems Engineer II - APNT Solutions (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Descripción de la vacante

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a Systems Engineer II for the APNT Solutions team in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will help architect, design, and develop real-time embedded navigation and timing systems for military applications, validating requirements and coordinating across engineering teams.

You will work on verification, test development, and issue resolution while collaborating with subject matter experts to advance Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing solutions for warfighters.

Formación

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Verify and trace system requirements and ensure test procedures are aligned with design.
• Develop verification test procedures and execute them in a secure lab.
• Conduct peer reviews on test procedures and design documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to meet program goals and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Own the development of design approaches through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Drive issue resolution through problem solving and coordination across teams.

Conocimientos

Systems engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Educación

STEM degree

Herramientas

GPS development

Antenna electronics

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-10-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Systems Engineer II - APNT Solutions (Onsite) At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Systems Engineer II with a passion for engineering and the desire to lead to join the Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team. The team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for real-time embedded navigation and timing solutions for military ground, airborne, and maritime applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of Assured PNT systems architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our navigation products for the warfighter. Collins Aerospace continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provide enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide allowing users of our equipment to complete their mission and return home safe.

What you will do:

• You will support verification and traceability of the system requirements.
• You will develop verification test procedures and execute procedures in a secure lab.
• You will conduct peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation.
• You will collaborate across teams on program goals.
• You will coordinate communication and status to relevant stakeholders.
• You will own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts.
• You will help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams.
• You will have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department.

What you will learn:

• You will gain platform systems level experience on a complex system of systems scale program working with a highly collaborative team.
• You will learn and apply systems engineering skills with multiple key technologies.
• You will have opportunities to influence and enrich the team culture as we continuously look to improve.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An understanding of system engineering processes
• Prior experience in GPS and/or Antenna Electronics development
• Experience with system integration and test
• Experience with troubleshooting integration issues including root-cause analysis

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation assistance

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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